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Video Stories

By sharing our stories intentionally, and listening intently, we can identify the similarities between us and understand a bit better the impact that our collective policy decisions have on one another.  Sharing stories can empower individuals who have historically been silent, due to perceived positions of power. 

Eric Lee Restorative Justice
04:33

Eric Lee Restorative Justice

Eric Lee describes his path to Executive Director at Full Circle Restorative Justice in Salida, Colorado. We Are Chaffee.
Anthony Duricy Universe AD
05:04

Anthony Duricy Universe AD

Anthony Duricy takes us on a wild ride as he experiences a weekend that changes his life.
Lisa Martin My Way Home
04:42

Lisa Martin My Way Home

Lisa Martin shares her heartfelt story of loss and finding oneself again for the sake of her three children.
Sheree and Kurt Beddingfield A Church
03:31

Sheree and Kurt Beddingfield A Church

Kurt and Sheree Beddingfield share how a love for something old shaped a community space for Salida.
Pamela Goode Looking for a Home and Finding Community
03:12

Pamela Goode Looking for a Home and Finding Community

Pamela Goode talks about how life can take turns you are not expecting.
Into the Woods
04:01

Into the Woods

A city dweller discovers the rewards of living a simpler life in the woods near Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Getting Back Up - Dante Marinucci
02:32

Getting Back Up - Dante Marinucci

Dante learns the about the challenges of falling and importance of pushing through and getting back up.
A Walking Woman Marilyn Bouldin
04:14

A Walking Woman Marilyn Bouldin

Marilyn Bouldin, a Chaffee County resident, shares her progress as she finds a love for walking and getting fit.
Tumbleweeds
03:52

Tumbleweeds

A mother shares her adventures as she and her family pack it all up and hit the road.
Listener
03:11

Listener

A unique perspective as a "listener" shares her story.
Like a Lion - Daniel Allison
03:20

Like a Lion - Daniel Allison

Judy Haines Crossing Two Oceans
03:56

Judy Haines Crossing Two Oceans

Judy Haines shares her story as she dives deep into her family history and compares her ancestor's way of life with some rural communities overseas.
Fruit of Life Janie Allen
03:38

Fruit of Life Janie Allen

A woman finds solace through friendship.
Carle God Between the Ears
04:04

Carle God Between the Ears

Finding happiness and faith through the love and friendship of horses.
Megan Juba - Finding Home
03:55

Megan Juba - Finding Home

Megan shares her struggle with the question "where are you from?" Having lived in many apartments, rooms, and homes throughout her life, she struggles with the answer. However, one constant for her during this time is the comfort and love of her mother.
Michele Williams - Life is a Team Effort
03:22

Michele Williams - Life is a Team Effort

Michele, a born leader, and counselor, always looking for ways to help others, finds herself in a position where she must rely on others for help. Although challenging, she reaches out to others to help her get back on her feet.
Nancy Locke - The rivers of time
03:51

Nancy Locke - The rivers of time

Nancy graciously extends her generational home to other people in need in Buena Vista, Colorado. Nancy was fortunate to have received this family home to live in, she questions what would have happened if she did not have this stability.
Sally Herndon-I just miss you
04:52

Sally Herndon-I just miss you

Sally shares her heartbreaking story of the love and loss of her children. As well as the many struggles and challenges facing a single parent.
Anna Belin - homeless
03:29

Anna Belin - homeless

Anna Belin narrates as she shares photos she has collected on homelessness.
Deb Bass O'Brien Making a Home in Salida
03:28

Deb Bass O'Brien Making a Home in Salida

Deb shares her story as she moves to Salida, Colorado and sets roots in the community. Fortunately, she purchased a home years ago, as she would not be able to afford to purchase a home now with current real estate prices.
Mark Dean: Banjo and Bradley
03:08

Mark Dean: Banjo and Bradley

Mark Dean shares a unique story through the eyes of his dog, Banjo. Meeting new friends, making friendships, and heartbreaking goodbyes are just a few of the topics touched upon in this story.
Araya Rodrigues-Searching for Housing
03:29

Araya Rodrigues-Searching for Housing

A high schooler's attempt of finding safe and secure housing in Chaffee County during her senior year.
John ONeal - On the trail to find shelter
04:04

John ONeal - On the trail to find shelter

A storyteller's version of the long road to find and create shelters for others throughout his life.
Paula Berg - A search for Home
04:10

Paula Berg - A search for Home

A storyteller reminisces about her childhood housing conditions, as she supports her family in Chaffee County, Colorado.
Sarah Hamilton - A purple polka dot subaru
03:37

Sarah Hamilton - A purple polka dot subaru

A young trail builder relies on her purple polka dot Subaru for transportation and housing in Chaffee County, Colorado.
Tibor Serai - Searching for Housing
02:53

Tibor Serai - Searching for Housing

Follow Tibor Serai as he reminisces about his past and present housing situations.
Mark Chonofsky - Haunted
03:51

Mark Chonofsky - Haunted

A young physicist questions the idea of ghosts in his unusual living situation in Chaffee County, Colorado.
Colton Jones–Spanish Translations
05:11

Colton Jones–Spanish Translations

Debbie Jackson SpanishSubtitles
04:41

Debbie Jackson SpanishSubtitles

Jennifer Davis Spanish Subtitles
04:05

Jennifer Davis Spanish Subtitles

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